Tuning Old Pianos

Sadly I often will not tune pianos older than 100 years. Before tuning a new piano I will assess its condition and tell you if it is untunable or if it is too old to be restored to an acceptable standard. If a piano is well past its prime there is not much point in trying to tune it since it shall never stay in tune properly. A dilapidated piano can always be made to sound better by a professional piano tuner but if your standards are high enough to want it to be tuned accurately (if you’ve hired a piano tuner, they will be), it’s more advisable to invest in a newer and more stable piano. As a piano tuner I can recommend one if you email or for me (my details are on the contact page of this site). If you happen to prefer the look and sound of an older piano, you should only purchase one that is well-maintained or one that has been properly and expertly restored.

 

– Richard, Piano Tuner Sheffield